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Thatchers Katy wins gold at Cider World Awards

Somerset cider experts, Thatchers Cider, has won four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.

Taste of the West: A new chapter begins

We’re excited to share that the organisation that was Taste of the West has now been re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Three Counties Cider and Perry Association announce 2026 dates for CraftCon

The TCCPA are thrilled to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on the 12th and 13th March 2026.

Rull Orchard wins Sandford Orchards’ Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2025 with Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Sandford Orchards has just announced that Rull Orchard has won their 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards with their Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.

Boddington’s Preserves takes Cornish flavours to Japan

Boddington’s Preserves, a family-run business based in Cornwall, recently embarked on an exciting trade mission to Japan, aiming to significantly expand its presence in the East Asian market.

South West’s Vino Zero partners with BOLLE to bring award-winning non-alcoholic wines to two iconic British summer events

South West-based alcohol-free drinks wholesaler Vino Zero has teamed up with The Pop-Up Hotel to bring luxury hospitality experiences to two of the UK’s most iconic summer events.

RAVE Coffee supports community and environmental projects through 1% for the Planet

RAVE Coffee is celebrating four years as members of 1% for the Planet, while increasing its support for projects run by non-profit social enterprise, Raw Material.

Hospitality marketing specialists Clockwork Marketing launch innovative website accessibility feature

Clockwork Marketing, has unveiled a new website feature that enables hotels, resorts and holiday properties to communicate their accessibility information clearly and confidently online.

Sheppy’s Cider Farm honours the apple tradition of Somerset

Around 200 growers, cider makers, and guests gathered at Sheppy’s Cider this week for the National Association of Cider Makers’ (NACM) Orchard Walk.

The Gorgeous Food Company hosts Inside the Factory 2

Following the success of their “Inside the Meadery” event in January, Gloucestershire based speciality & fine food distributor The Gorgeous Food Company are holding another similar event “Inside the Factory 2” on July 8th 2025.

Ugly Butterfly 2.0 to land at the iconic Headland Hotel, Cornwall

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Adam Handling MBE is set to open a new chapter of his pioneering Cornish restaurant, Ugly Butterfly, this summer, as it moves from its previous location in St Ives.

A new future dawns for Taste of the West

The Consortium Of People Who Care has successfully purchased the IP of Taste of the West.

St Austell Brewery delivers another year of growth and unveils major new rebrand

St Austell Brewery, has reported strong financial performance and has also unveiled its first significant rebrand in 70 years.

Chance to become a chef in some of the most stunning pub locations in the South West

St Austell Brewery is offering a unique opportunity to kickstart a culinary career with a range of exciting chef apprenticeships available across some of the South West’s most iconic and scenic pubs – from Penzance to Bath.

Cornish Bakery appoints Arnaud Kaziewics to lead food innovation

Cornish Bakery, one of the UK’s leading bakery coffee shop brands has appointed renowned chef and food innovator Arnaud Kaziewicz as its new head of proposition and product innovation.

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